Yay for me...last night I was just feeling awful...having the worst panic attacks lasting for like three days this time. I am pretty scared to take meds, but have already been to the dr. I have not followed up on what they recommended. However, last night i finally gave in and took some klonopin! I took a very low dose like half of .25 mg. I felt normal...still a little anxious, but I wanted to see how the med affected me because I do not like taking xanax. It makes my tummy hurt and my head woozy. I know you cannot take klonopin forever, but maybe if I use it with my therapy and other non-med approaches I can get better. How do other people like klonopin on this board and what is their experience with it? I actuallyf eel like I can return to some phobic situation while using this drug to desensitize me.

I take klonopin occasionally. It certainly helps me with my panic and anxiety. I take .5 and have no problems with it on a prn basis. When I was taking it regularly it seemed to cause some depression but again, on an as needed basis it was a lifesaver.Xanax never did anything for me. It was like eating an asprin. Valium was the same. I actually had my best results with ativan.Glad you're feeling better.Take care and god blessEllieGood judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement.

sdgirly, That is great!! Taking medications of any kind can be scary, I often wonder if I am going to have an allergic reaction or if it is going to make me feel weird or whatever. Sometimes it is just a trial and error basis on finding the right med for you that you can take on a PRN basis for anxiety.

That is wonderful!!!!!! I am so glad that you were able to take action to take care of yourself. I know that sometimes that is difficult. More and more experiences like that and it will help you build confience. (sp;, yall will find out real quick that I can't spell!! :) )I'm glad that you had a few moments of feeling good. When you get those savor them, they are so blessed.-bb (PS- I take 2mgs of Klonipin everynight before bed and I still get up around 3 or 4 with night mares. I jealous that 25 mgs works for you ;) ) bbMaddness, oh come swiftly, I will face our destiny

As the night passes through our hands, I know you've come for me

But I will feel your presence strong, And breathe you in as fate

The horses will face tword sunset, And I'll realize much too late.....